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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 28, 1950

Page

2

Funeral for Tarakan explosion victims in Sydney

At Wesley Chapel in Sydney a large funeral for five Tarakan explosion victims drew over 100 attendees including seamen and dockyard workers. Wreaths formed an anchor centerpiece as the procession moved, with ministers and navy officials delivering tributes to the dead and injured.

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Opium and Pearls Seased on Ship Taiping Raid

In a Taiping vessel raid, authorities found 440 worth of opium and American brand cigarettes concealed under a tub in the eighth country of the ship. Ten strings of jewelry were stored in a main wardrobe, sapphire bearing, with a hidden cabinet in a galley area. The report notes hidden wares amid the ship’s interiors and mentions the BleyTH port area.

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Abolition Urged of Rationing of Butter

A letter from Mr Voyrey, manager of Lie Producers' Co Operative Distributing, urges the abolition of butter rationing. He argues rationing inflates costs and strains interboundi trade, calling for end to controls to aid producers and consumers. MLA Mr Bate and others criticise current policies as political bribes tied to federal price increases.

Lie Producers’ Co Operative Distributing Bockety Ute i Bocioly Voyrey Voyney Mr. Bate Chiiday

12 Months Gaol For Possession Of Marihuana

Sydney court records reveal Eric Raymond Cook of Francis Street Sydney found guilty of possessing Indian hemp. He was sentenced to 13 months imprisonment after police described marihuana as the worst drug for incitement and violence. Police described its effects as removing inhibitions and feared its influence on youth.

Sydney India Eric Raymond Cook Kitchen Mma Francis Street Harri

Canberra Swiming Club records at Manuka Pool meet

Fragmented report details Canberra Swimming Club performances at Manuka Pool, listing multiple swimmers Norma Bainbrigge Judith Armstrong Cherie Mingee Renulta Cham Boyn and others setting or approaching records in free style and medley events for various age groups, with times and placements across junior and senior divisions.

Manuka Canberra Norma Bainbrigge Ludith Armstrong Dunler Ander Cherie Mingee Gil Renulta Cham Boyn Le—aiyda Jyhine Bakston B. Grove

Pioneer plan to train 1000 workers in Australia

The interview recounts Barnett proposing a large migrant employment project in Sydney. He envisions a training scheme for 1,000 workers, a central board of directors, and factories for milk products furniture soup and candy. The aim is to aid deserving Australians and migrants rather than profit.

Borett Einingy Citsmanshup Barnitt Australia Sydney UN. Lite Duran

Casket Manager Denies Sale After Drawing

Francia John Burke, manager of the Golden Casket, told the Royal Commission there was no truth to a suggestion of dishonest handling of a winning ticket. He denied selling the ticket or associating with the Charleville Syndicate and said the ticket was not drawn under the name of Yarg. Gray instructed him to issue the ticket to the syndicate's agent.

Brisbane Francia John Burke Royal Commission D.C Auditor-General S Department Burke Lee Gray Bell Chinville Gray Uf Tloketa Charleville Syndicate W. G. Mack Phirleville Syndicate

Vehicle collision on Queansivan Road injures Griffith man

Police report a collision on Queansivan Road near Meredith Street Queansivan involving a car driven by Purcival George and a vehicle carrying John Rex Brodie of 45 Septalnl Quek Crescent Griffith. Brodie sustained minor injuries and received treatment at Canberra Community Hospital. Police are investigating the incident.

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Soil Conservation Demonstration Near Albury

The demonstration, led by RE Mullen at Wandra near Albury, aims to show erosion effects with about 100 attendees. Weir emphasized the project will involve soil conservation measures and gully checks to prevent further damage.

Sydney Albury Weir Erasion Ganda Crewe West Tebow

Unclear Lottery Notice From Fractured Text

Fragmentary OCR reads like a state lottery prize item with scattered place names and numbers. Readable tokens include lottery numbers and names such as J Howard and Bridge, but most entries and addresses are garbled, leaving the precise prize, dates, and recipients unresolved.

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